Here is the first quilt from the blocks that I had been making and calling Sunshine and Shadow Starburst (that’s a mouthful). I split the blocks into two sets, and the first set leaned more to the cool tones pinks/blues/purples. I looked through my fabrics and found a cool dark pink to coordinate as sashing.… Continue reading Sunshine and Shadow Starburst 1
Sweater update
I have been able to knit a little off and on lately (being laid up on the couch when I wasn’t in the bed sleeping), so I’ve managed to finish the front section of the sweater. I also knit part of the sleeves and started the back. I think I’ve mentioned it before, but the… Continue reading Sweater update
A little shawl progress
I’m about halfway through the second part of my On the Spice Market shawl. Working back through the set of colors in the first part, they are now the accent colors. The main color may look like a simple gray in the shawl, but it really looks like a purple-gray (gray-purple?) in the yarn ball,… Continue reading A little shawl progress
Two rows left
I’ve managed to crochet a few more granny squares and attach them to my blanket, so I’ve now completed row 18 of 20. Two left until the border!
And we think it’s done
I was hit with a major sinus infection right after the last post, and I ended up having to go to the doctor and get some prescriptions to fight it. I’m finally getting back on my feet, slowly. Not much has been accomplished since then, but I did manage to piece the second border and… Continue reading And we think it’s done